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1) City: a story of Roman planning and construction

Author

Macaulay, David

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.

2) Built to last

Author

Macaulay, David

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

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Reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created.

3) Ancient Rome

Author

James, Simon

Series

Eyewitness books
Eyewitness (Dorling Kindersley Limited)

Language

English

Description

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"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...

4) The ancient Romans

Author

Rees, Rosemary

Series

Understanding people in the past

Publisher

Heinemann Library

Language

English

Description

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Examines the social, economic, political, and cultural life of the ancient Romans. Sidebars describe specific statues, murals, and ruins of the period.

5) Ancient Rome: an interactive history adventure

Author

Hanel, Rachael

Series

You choose books. Historical eras

Publisher

Capstone Press

Language

English

Description

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"Describes the life and times of ancient Rome. The readers' choices reveal the historical details of life from the perspectives of a wealthy Roman man, a young Roman woman, and a peasant"--Provided by publisher.

6) The thrifty guide to Ancient Rome: a handbook for time travelers

Author

Stokes, Jonathan W

Series

Thrifty guides
Thrifty time travelers guide

Publisher

Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House

Language

English

Description

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If you had a time travel machine and could take a vacation to Ancient Rome, this is the only guidebook you would need! It provides information about ancient Rome like culture, economics, fashion, history, law, and politics of the time while offering practical advice on how to avoid being poisoned, beheaded, or torn apart by an angry mob.There is handy advice on finding the best picnicking spots to watch Julius Caesar's assassination at the Roman Forum...